CATEGORY : Robot Vacuum Cleaners

iRobot Roomba 760 VS. iRobot Roomba 960

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7.6
Winner:

iRobot Roomba 960

Reasons to buy iRobot Roomba 960:

  • button icon Works with Amazon Alexa - can be controlled with voice
  • button icon Hassle free management - create cleaning schedules with your Smartphone
  • button icon Dual Multi-Surface Rubber Brushes
  • button icon High-Efficiency Filter captures 99% of allergens and dust as small as 10 microns
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Runners Up:

iRobot Roomba 760

Reasons to buy iRobot Roomba 760 :

  • button icon Makes approximately 60 decisions per second
  • button icon Cleans multiple floors and carpets
  • button icon Seven days a week scheduling
  • button icon IR remote control
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summary Review:

PERFORMANCE
WINNER :

iRobot Roomba 960

  • RESUMES AFTER AUTO RECHARGING
  • MAPS & PLANS ROUTE
USABILITY
WINNER :

iRobot Roomba 960

  • REMOTE CONTROL WITH MOBILE APP
  • WIFI CONNECTED
  • WORKS WITH ALEXA
DESIGN
WINNER :

iRobot Roomba 960

  • LARGE DEBRIS BIN
CONCLUSION
DRAW :
Comparison Winner
iRobot Roomba 960

Reasons why we like it:

  • RESUMES AFTER AUTO RECHARGING
  • MAPS & PLANS ROUTE
  • REMOTE CONTROL WITH MOBILE APP
  • WIFI CONNECTED
  • WORKS WITH ALEXA
  • LARGE DEBRIS BIN
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COMPARISON – iRobot Roomba 760 VS. iRobot Roomba 960

PERFORMANCE

CLEANS UNDER FURNITURE

iRobot Roomba 760
iRobot Roomba 960
Yes

It is 9.2 cm above ground; this means that it will clean under furniture that is raised to the height of 9.2 cm and above. But if the furniture is below its height then this robot might fail to enter under the furniture.

Yes

8.9 cm - Very low profile design. It can easily clean under furniture

COVERAGE

iRobot Roomba 760
iRobot Roomba 960
Yes

N/A

Yes

1615 Sq Ft - Can be used in both large and medium sized rooms

SUCTION POWER

iRobot Roomba 760
iRobot Roomba 960
Yes

N/A

Yes

900 Pa - Lower suction power compared to other Series 900

IDEAL FOR HOMES WITH PETS

iRobot Roomba 760
iRobot Roomba 960
Yes

Features twin brush system and 2 hepa filters that effectively lifts and removes pet hair and fur from carpets, bare floors and the air.

Yes

With its high efficiency filter that captures 99% of pet hair, allergens and dust - Roomba 960 can be used in homes with Pets.

CLEAN CORNERS AND ALONG WALLS

iRobot Roomba 760
iRobot Roomba 960
Yes

Has a single side brush that maintains close contact with the floor surface making sure that the walls and corners are cleaned thoroughly. Can reach the deepest of corners and edges.

Yes

The Multi-Surface Tangle Free Rubber brushes will sweep and remove dust that is found in corners and on wall edges.

BATTERY LIFE

iRobot Roomba 760
iRobot Roomba 960
Yes

90 minutes run time – the battery has an extended life power management that is able to provide up to 50% longer running time to clean your home before automatically recharging.

Yes

75 minutes – not too good but moderate.

CHARGE TIME

iRobot Roomba 760
iRobot Roomba 960
Yes

180 minutes – average full charge time for most Roomba robots

Yes

1 hour and 30 minutes – takes longer to charge and battery does not last for long

MULTI-FLOOR CLEANING

iRobot Roomba 760
iRobot Roomba 960
Yes

Roomba 760 works well on hardwood, linoleum, tile and carpet cleaning all the tight spots, around and under furniture. Has an advanced cleaning head that removes debris, dirt and hair with just a touch of a button and will navigate around using iAdapt responsive cleaning system.

Yes

Types of carpets it can vacuum include: low-pile, medium-pile While the Type of floors it can clean include; hardwood, vinyl, marble tile, ceramic tile, laminate, linoleum

DEEP CLEANS THICK CARPETS

iRobot Roomba 760
iRobot Roomba 960
No

No

FOR LARGE ROOMS

iRobot Roomba 760
iRobot Roomba 960
Yes

Its great battery life of 90 minutes and 50% extended battery life management makes it suitable for large rooms or apartments.

No

AUTO DOCKS AND RECHARGE

iRobot Roomba 760
iRobot Roomba 960
Yes

Immediately after 90 minutes of run time, Roomba 760 will automatically dock and recharge itself so it’s ready for next cleaning schedule.

Yes

Since its battery life is 75 minutes, it might not be in position to vacuum a large area without Auto docking and recharging the battery. It will always detect a drop in battery charge and take its self to the charging station.

RESUMES AFTER AUTO RECHARGING

iRobot Roomba 760
iRobot Roomba 960
No

Yes

True, after recharging, the robot will resume with its cleaning task starting from where it ended. It follows a cleaning map and always saves it when its heading for auto recharging.

MULTI-ROOM NAVIGATION

iRobot Roomba 760
iRobot Roomba 960
Yes

Uses the iAdapt TM responsive system to move from room to room on one floor. This system will monitor the cleaning environment of your home over 60 times per second and then use over 40 behaviours to maximize cleaning performance.

Yes

Uses the iAdapt 2.0 Navigation with vSLAM technology to map its environment making it easier to clean from room to room.

AVOIDS STAIRS AND OBJECTS

iRobot Roomba 760
iRobot Roomba 960
Yes

This robot easily sensors the cliffs and objects on its cleaning way and then avoids them or cleans around objects.

Yes

With its Smart Navigation Sensors, Roomba 960 will easily detect cliffs and objects thus avoid them in advance - saving it from accidents that could result into serious damages.

QUIET OPERATION

iRobot Roomba 760
iRobot Roomba 960
Yes

N/A

Yes

65 db - makes some little noise but it is not that irritating.

BOOSTS SUCTION POWER

iRobot Roomba 760
iRobot Roomba 960
No

No

HEPA FILTER

iRobot Roomba 760
iRobot Roomba 960
Yes

Has dual high efficiency hepa filters that removes up to 99% of allergens, pet hairs and dust that have been released in the air while the robot cleans. It leaves the home fresh and suitable for people with asthmatic conditions.

Yes

Features a High-Efficiency Filter which captures 99% of allergens, pollen, and dust as small as 10 microns

MAPS & PLANS ROUTE

iRobot Roomba 760
iRobot Roomba 960
No

Yes

Uses the iAdapt 2.0 Navigation System to map and plan its routes on the entire floor. You can easily see this map on your smartphone using iRobot App.

SWEEPS AND MOPS

iRobot Roomba 760
iRobot Roomba 960
No

No

CONCENTRATED CLEANING

iRobot Roomba 760
iRobot Roomba 960
Yes

The acoustic sensors are built to detect small particles and other areas with high concentration of dirt and then focus longer on cleaning such places.

Yes

With the help of the Spot Cleaning Function, you will be in position to command the robot to concentrate on areas with lots of dirt. The robot will spin over that area to ensure that its 99% clean.

EMPTIES ON ITS OWN

iRobot Roomba 760
iRobot Roomba 960
No

No

iRobot Roomba 960

USABILITY

HASSLE FREE OPERATION

iRobot Roomba 760
iRobot Roomba 960
Yes

Works with IR Remote control to start and schedule cleanings conveniently.

Yes

It auto docks, recharges and resumes with its cleaning tusk without need for help. Once it gets full, the full bin indicator alerts you to empty the bin.

REMOTE CONTROL WITH MOBILE APP

iRobot Roomba 760
iRobot Roomba 960
No

Yes

You can control it with iRobot Mobile App. Create cleaning schedules while on the Go. Check out its mapped route – know which areas have been cleaned.

WIFI CONNECTED

iRobot Roomba 760
iRobot Roomba 960
No

Yes

It is Wifi Enabled – This makes it easier to control the device using Amazon Alexa Voice Control Device.

CAN BE SCHEDULED

iRobot Roomba 760
iRobot Roomba 960
Yes

Create a 7 days cleaning schedule - Roomba 760 will then always clean the home each day of the 7 days at a given time.

No

WORKS WITH ALEXA

iRobot Roomba 760
iRobot Roomba 960
No

Yes

Supports Amazon Alexa Voice Control Device

ZONE CLEANING

iRobot Roomba 760
iRobot Roomba 960
No

No

iRobot Roomba 960

DESIGN

LARGE DEBRIS BIN

iRobot Roomba 760
iRobot Roomba 960
No

Yes

600 ml – quite large compared to other models. But remove very large debris from the floor to avoid quick fill-up.

LOW PROFILE DESIGN

iRobot Roomba 760
iRobot Roomba 960
Yes

9.2 cm tall – it is not the lowest robot cleaning on the market but it can equally clean under most furniture, sofas and beds.

Yes

This model is designed to clean under furniture that is 3.6 inches tall. It can clean under the table, sofas, toe kicks, and other hard-to-clean areas.

BOUNDARY STRIPS INCLUDED

iRobot Roomba 760
iRobot Roomba 960
No

No

BATTERY CAPACITY

iRobot Roomba 760
iRobot Roomba 960
Yes

N/A

Yes

2600 mAh - Not too powerful and not too weak. This robot might not do well on very thick carpets that require maximum suction power.

DUST BIN CAPACITY

iRobot Roomba 760
iRobot Roomba 960
Yes

260 ml – small debris bin capacity that quickly gets full

Yes

600 ml - bigger than most robots. You might not need to empty the bin often.

FULL BIN INDICATOR

iRobot Roomba 760
iRobot Roomba 960
No

No

VIRTUAL WALL INCLUDED

iRobot Roomba 760
iRobot Roomba 960
Yes

Comes with an auto virtual wall feature – place it in a room where you wouldn’t want the robot to access.

Yes

Comes with 1 Dual Mode Virtual Wall which you can use to prevent the robot from reaching certain areas.

PRODUCT DIMENSIONS

iRobot Roomba 760
iRobot Roomba 960
Yes

35.3 x 9.1 x 35.3 cm

Yes

13.8 x 13.8 x 3.6 inches

WEIGHT

iRobot Roomba 760
iRobot Roomba 960
Yes

3.81 kg

Yes

8.6 pounds

iRobot Roomba 960

CONCLUSION

PROS

iRobot Roomba 760
iRobot Roomba 960
Yes

• Has two counter rotating brushes • One side brush – cleans corners and edges • Seven days a week scheduling • Bag-less robot • Comes with dual virtual walls • Makes approximately 60 decisions per second • Cleans multiple floors and carpets • IR remote control

Yes

• It seamlessly navigates room to room to clean an entire level of your apartment • Can be scheduled with iRobot HOME App • Compatible with Alexa • Has a bigger dust bin of 600 ml • HEPE Filtration system captures and eliminates 99% of dust mites and allergens • Ideal for homes with Pets • Comes with a Virtual Wall which prevents it from accessing specific areas.

CONS

iRobot Roomba 760
iRobot Roomba 960
Yes

• No wifi and Smartphone connection • Small dustbin capacity – 260 ml

Yes

• Poor battery running time • Charges for longer hours • Low suction power

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